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Tenure track professorships: A big boost for science

Are you one of the best (junior) researchers in the world and want to raise the level of basic and clinical research with your pioneering achievements? The best (junior) researchers from around the world who hold their own in the selection procedure have a unique opportunity as tenure track professors at Med Uni Graz: they can establish a working group in their field of research in the state-of-the-art, point-of-care environment of Medical Science City Graz and share their special expertise with the international research community over the course of a long-term scientific career. The position is initially limited to six years, during which the goals of the qualification agreement must be met. If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, an evaluation of the qualification agreement may be possible sooner. When the defined goals have been achieved, an unlimited term contract as an associate professor is concluded, which entails belonging to the professorial curia as well as taking on responsibility for one's own field of research. On to new research adventures!

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The Immunology and Pathophysiology is looking for a

Tenure Track Professor of Immunogenicity of Tumor Metabolism

Identification number: LS-PATIMM-2024-002737

Application time: 05/16/2024


We are looking for a highly qualified scientist with enthusiasm for multidisciplinary research and a commitment to teaching to establish a new research group in the field of pediatric oncology and immunology. The ideal candidate is expected to integrate recent advances in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and metabolomics to uncover key factors that influence metabolic reprogramming of pediatric tumors, identify novel metabolism-associated therapeutic target antigens, and design and implement T cell-based targeted therapies and determinants of therapeutic response. The candidate will hold a dual affiliation at the Division of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and at the Division of Immunology at the Otto Loewi Research Center. The initial appointment is limited to six years. After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the career advancement goal is to transfer to a tenured position as an associate professor (tenure track professor pursuant to § 99 para. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act). If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, the qualification agreement may be fulfilled more quickly.


Core duties and responsibilities:

  • Internationally competitive and innovative research to advance our understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence metabolic reprogramming of pediatric tumors and their impact on T-cell immunogenicity with the goal of developing novel T cell-based cellular therapy strategies against cancer
  • Establishment and management of a working group in the field of pediatric oncology and immunology
  • Independent realization of third-party funded projects focusing on molecular immunology and oncology
  • Authoring of publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals
  • Collaborative research in the specified areas of research
  • Teaching activities in immunology, biochemistry, and molecular cell biology
  • Administrative activities within the university
  • Supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate and MD/PhD students
  • Knowledge transfer and support of young researchers as part of the Medical University of Graz's commitment to social responsibility


Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:

  • PhD or MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in molecular biology/biochemistry or a related field
  • Expertise in T lymphocyte biology, antigen and tumor cell recognition, tumor cell metabolism, and OMICs data analysis documented by an outstanding publication record in line with the career level
  • International recognition in the respective research area (pediatric immunology, oncology, T lymphocyte biology)
  • Successful and continuous acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding
  • Existing national and international research collaborations
  • Experience in teaching and supervision of postgraduates
  • International working experience (postdoctoral research fellowship of at least 12 months abroad or at a different institution than where the PhD was completed)
  • High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English (equivalent to proficiency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and strong willingness to learn German within 2 years


The ideal candidate has the following profile:

  • Experience with computational data analysis in the life sciences
  • Documented expertise in developing and applying innovative approaches in molecular cell biology with a focus on unconventional T cells
  • Openness to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary joint working in translational teams
  • Excellent communication skills


Entry date: 01.09.2024

initially limited to 6 years; becoming a tenured position when the qualification agreement is met

Level of employment: 100%

Classification in employment group according to the collective agreement for university employees.


Application: The Medical University of Graz invites all applicants to submit their application online by 16 May 2024.

Statutory information: The minimum remuneration is based on the collective agreement for university employees (KV § 49.2).

Scheduled date for job interview: 5 July 2024 at the Medical University of Graz


The Medical University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of women in management positions at universities in Austria and encourages qualified women to apply. Among applicants with equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage them to apply


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